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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WGLD
| name = WGLD
| image = WGLD logo.png
| logo =
| image_size = 200px
| logo_size =
| city = [[Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania|Manchester Township, Pennsylvania]]
| city = [[Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania|Manchester Township, Pennsylvania]]
| area = [[York, Pennsylvania]]
| area = [[York, Pennsylvania]]
| branding = ''Sportsradio 1440''
| branding = ''Mega 107.1''
| slogan =
| frequency = 1440 [[kHz]]
| translators = {{Radio Relay|107.1|W296EA|Manchester Township}}
| frequency = 1440 [[kHz]]
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| repeaters =
| repeater = 96.1 [[Megahertz|MHz]] [[WSOX]]-HD4
| airdate = December 8, 1950 (as WGCB)
| airdate = December 8, 1950 (as WGCB)
| share =
| format = [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[Contemporary hit radio|CHR]]
| share as of =
| power = 730 [[watt]]s day<br>53 watts night
| share source =
| class = D
| facility_id = 55352
| format = [[Sports radio|Sports Talk]]
| coordinates = {{coord|39|59|58.35|N|76|44|42.88|W|region:US-PA_type:landmark_source:FCC|display=inline,title|name=WGLD}}
| power = 730 [[watt]]s day<br>53 watts night
| callsign_meaning = former call sign of [[WJJK]] in Indianapolis, which was formerly branded "Gold"
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| erp =
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| former_callsigns = WGCB (1950–1997)<br>WTHM (1997–2005)
| haat =
| class = D
| affiliations =
| facility_id = 55352
| owner = Victor Martinez
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| licensee = VP Broadcasting LLC
| coordinates = {{coord|39|54|17.00|N|76|34|49.00|W|region:US_type:city}} ([[North American Datum#North American Datum of 1927|NAD27]])
| sister_stations =
| callsign_meaning = '''W''' '''G'''o'''LD''' (former format)
| webcast = {{listen live|https://tumusicapa.com}}
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| former_callsigns = WGCB (1950-1997)<br>WTHM (1997-2005)
| affiliations = [[CBS Sports Radio]]
| website = [https://tumusicapa.com tumusicapa.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| owner = [[Cumulus Media]] Inc.
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| licensee = Radio License Holding SRC LLC
| sister_stations = [[WARM-FM]], [[WIOV-FM]], [[WQXA]], [[WSBA (AM)|WSBA]], [[WSOX]]
| webcast = {{listen live|http://www.sportsradio1440.com}}<br>[http://www.iheart.com/live/5869/?autoplay=true Listen Live via iHeart]
| website = [http://www.sportsradio1440.com sportsradio1440.com]
}}
}}


'''WGLD''' (1440 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania|Manchester Township, Pennsylvania]]. The station is owned by [[Cumulus Media]], Inc., through licensee Radio License Holding SRC LLC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=55352 |title=WGLD Facility Record |website=fcc.gov |publisher=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], Media Bureau, Audio Division |accessdate=2016-04-23}}</ref> It broadcasts a [[sports radio|sports talk]] [[radio format]] as a [[CBS Sports Radio]] [[Network affiliate]].
'''WGLD''' (1440 [[AM broadcasting|AM]], "Mega 107.1") is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to serve [[Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania|Manchester Township, Pennsylvania]]. The station is owned by Victor Martinez, through licensee VP Broadcasting LLC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=55352 |title=WGLD Facility Record |website=fcc.gov |publisher=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], Media Bureau, Audio Division |access-date=2016-04-23}}</ref>


It broadcasts a [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[Contemporary hit radio|CHR]] [[radio format]]. The station's programming is also available via its 250-watt translator W296EA (107.1 MHz).
WGLD's broadcast tower is located near York at ({{coord|39|59|58|N|76|44|43.3|W}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=55352 |title=AM Query Results for WGLD, Federal Communications Commission |accessdate=2016-04-23}}</ref> The station's programming is also available to listeners with an [[HD Radio]] receiver via a [[simulcast]] on the HD4 subchannel of FM [[sister station]] 96.1 [[WSOX]].


==History==
==History==
WGCB was first licensed on December 8, 1950.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=52837 |title=History Cards for WGLD |website=fcc.gov |publisher=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], Media Bureau, Audio Division |accessdate=2016-04-23}}</ref> It originally was [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Red Lion, Pennsylvania]]. It broadcast a [[Christian radio]] format and was owned by Red Lion Broadcasting.
WGCB was first licensed on December 8, 1950.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=52837 |title=History Cards for WGLD |website=fcc.gov |publisher=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], Media Bureau, Audio Division |access-date=2016-04-23}}</ref> It originally was [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Red Lion, Pennsylvania]]. It broadcast a [[Christian radio]] format and was owned by Red Lion Broadcasting.


John Harden Norris was the station's first manager.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=John Norris Obituary |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/york/obituary.aspx?n=john-harden-norris&pid=118189240 |newspaper=York Daily Record & York Dispatch |date=2008-09-30 |access-date=2016-04-23 }}</ref> In 1964, Norris went on a 15-minute diatribe against journalist Fred Cook. Cook, under [[Fairness Doctrine]] rules, requested a chance to rebut, and Norris refused, claiming the doctrine to be unconstitutional. A lawsuit ensued, which Cook won.
John Harden Norris was the station's first manager.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=John Norris Obituary |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/york/obituary.aspx?n=john-harden-norris&pid=118189240 |newspaper=York Daily Record & York Dispatch |date=2008-09-30 |access-date=2016-04-23 }}</ref>


In 1964, Norris went on a fifteen-minute diatribe against journalist Fred Cook. Cook, under [[Fairness Doctrine]] rules, requested a chance to rebut, and Norris refused, claiming the doctrine to be unconstitutional. A lawsuit (''[[Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC]]'') ensued, which Cook won.

[[File:WGLD logo.png|thumb|right|Previous CBS Sports Radio logo]]
[[Cumulus Media]] took control of the station after its purchase of [[Susquehanna Radio Corporation]] in 2006. Following the purchase, Cumulus renamed the corporation Radio License Holding SRC, LLC.
[[Cumulus Media]] took control of the station after its purchase of [[Susquehanna Radio Corporation]] in 2006. Following the purchase, Cumulus renamed the corporation Radio License Holding SRC, LLC.

Cumulus sold the station to Major Keystone LLC on September 24, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Major Keystone Acquires Four Pennsylvania Stations From Cumulus|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211116/major-keystone-acquires-four-pennsylvania-stations-from-cumulus/|access-date=2022-01-17|website=RadioInsight|language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:WGLD CBS Sports Radio 1440 AM York logo.png|thumb|right|Previous logo]]
On January 17, 2022, WGLD changed its format from sports to Spanish CHR, branded as "Mega 107.1" and was sold to VP Broadcasting, along with its translator, W296EA, and sister station [[WTKZ]].<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/218607/mega-107-1-debuts-in-lancaster-york-via-major-keystone-swap/ Mega 107.1 Debuts In Lancaster/York Via Major Keystone Swap] Radioinsight - January 17, 2022</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{AM station data|WGLD}}
{{AM station data|55352|WGLD}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|200873|W296EA}}
*{{FXL|W296EA}}


{{York Radio}}
{{York Radio}}
{{Sports Radio Stations in Pennsylvania}}
{{Spanish Radio Stations in Pennsylvania}}
{{Cumulus Media}}


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[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
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Latest revision as of 06:11, 24 July 2024

For other uses, see WGLD (disambiguation).
WGLD
Broadcast areaYork, Pennsylvania
Frequency1440 kHz
BrandingMega 107.1
Programming
FormatSpanish CHR
Ownership
Owner
  • Victor Martinez
  • (VP Broadcasting LLC)
History
First air date
December 8, 1950 (as WGCB)
Former call signs
WGCB (1950–1997)
WTHM (1997–2005)
Call sign meaning
former call sign of WJJK in Indianapolis, which was formerly branded "Gold"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID55352
ClassD
Power730 watts day
53 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
39°59′58.35″N 76°44′42.88″W / 39.9995417°N 76.7452444°W / 39.9995417; -76.7452444 (WGLD)
Translator(s)107.1 W296EA (Manchester Township)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitetumusicapa.com

WGLD (1440 AM, "Mega 107.1") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Manchester Township, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Victor Martinez, through licensee VP Broadcasting LLC.[2]

It broadcasts a Spanish CHR radio format. The station's programming is also available via its 250-watt translator W296EA (107.1 MHz).

History

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WGCB was first licensed on December 8, 1950.[3] It originally was licensed to Red Lion, Pennsylvania. It broadcast a Christian radio format and was owned by Red Lion Broadcasting.

John Harden Norris was the station's first manager.[4]

In 1964, Norris went on a fifteen-minute diatribe against journalist Fred Cook. Cook, under Fairness Doctrine rules, requested a chance to rebut, and Norris refused, claiming the doctrine to be unconstitutional. A lawsuit (Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC) ensued, which Cook won.

Previous CBS Sports Radio logo

Cumulus Media took control of the station after its purchase of Susquehanna Radio Corporation in 2006. Following the purchase, Cumulus renamed the corporation Radio License Holding SRC, LLC.

Cumulus sold the station to Major Keystone LLC on September 24, 2021.[5]

Previous logo

On January 17, 2022, WGLD changed its format from sports to Spanish CHR, branded as "Mega 107.1" and was sold to VP Broadcasting, along with its translator, W296EA, and sister station WTKZ.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGLD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WGLD Facility Record". fcc.gov. United States Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, Audio Division. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  3. ^ "History Cards for WGLD". fcc.gov. United States Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, Audio Division. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  4. ^ "John Norris Obituary". York Daily Record & York Dispatch. 2008-09-30. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  5. ^ "Major Keystone Acquires Four Pennsylvania Stations From Cumulus". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  6. ^ Mega 107.1 Debuts In Lancaster/York Via Major Keystone Swap Radioinsight - January 17, 2022
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